2015 Archive Stories Upland

A mountain lion that was lurking in a suburban front yard in Upland was tranquilized and returned to the wild early Saturday, authorities said.
The cougar was reported in the yard of a home on Running Creek Lane about 6:30 p.m. Friday, not far from I-210. Wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived to find the big

John “JP” Pomierski, former Mayor of the City of Upland, wants to help people who are readying themselves to enter federal prison camp facilities. Pomierski says that being mayor for 11 years was one of his greatest achievements, even though he made mistakes that resulted in his downfall and cost him that job. He had served time for

A multi-vehicle pile-up blocked lanes on Interstate 10 and triggered a SigAlert, CHP officials said.
The crash was reported at 7:35 a.m.Wednesday, March 25, on the eastbound side east of Mountain Avenue, a CHP incident log showed.
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It started with two rooms, five doctors and 18 beds.
More than a century after its founding, San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland is branching out to serve a larger share of the Inland area. The former San Antonio Community Hospital also changed its name March 16.
A $160 million expansion of the nonprofit hospital will increas

They were followers, not leaders, of a conspiracy to travel to Afghanistan to kill American troops.
But in court Monday, a federal judge and attorneys on both sides talked about graduated punishment to recognize their cooperation in the investigation, the potential for harm and the deterrent message to send to other impressionable young

Stephen Lester Siringoringo, a Westminster lawyer who was the subject of hundreds of complaints from homeowners facing foreclosure in Southern California, has been arrested in connection with a $44 million loan modification fraud scheme.
The arrest of Siringoringo, 34, of the Siringoringo Law Firm, and an alleged co-conspirator, Joshua M

She arrived in the dark of night for a jolt of her favorite joe.
Nancy Bumstead couldn’t wait to be first in line for the debut of the Inland region’s first Dunkin’ Donuts on Tuesday, March 10, in Upland.
“Their drinks are phenomenal,” Bumstead, 53, said moments before the store’s 4:30 a.m. ope

A pedestrian accident killed a 45-year-old San Bernardino man in Upland early Saturday, March 7, county coroner's officials say.
Fernando Heredia died at the scene of the 12:39 a.m. crash on Euclid Avenue south of Foothill Boulevard.
Heredia was struck by a southbound Toyota Rav4, coroner's officials said in a written statement.

Inland Southern California will get a jolt of East Coast coffee at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, when the region’s first Dunkin’ Donuts franchise opens in Upland.
Dunkin’ Donuts is a worldwide fast-food chain based in Canton, Mass., a suburb of Boston.
There are 11,300 Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in 36 countr

Two Inland men convicted of plotting to murder American troops overseas and other crimes were sentenced Monday to 25 years in federal prison.
The men were convicted in September of planning to go overseas to participate in violent jihad by joining the Taliban and al-

Former Dodger player to sign photos UPLAND – The Foothill Family Shelter will host a community event starting at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Dale Bros Brewery. The event will include a meet and greet with former Los Angeles Dodger Al Ferrara. The meet and greet requires a $20 donation which includes a signed 8x10 photo and

The bankrupt city of San Bernardino is poised to hire a public relations firm for as much as $200,000 a year to polish the city’s forlorn image.
Bids were solicited back in October.
The contract was supposed to be on this week’s council agenda – more than three months after the bid opening – but the item h

RadioShack was once as familiar as the sound of a modem handshake, a chain of retail stores that offered cutting-edge electronics, including early versions of cellphones and the first mass-marketed personal computer.
Now 20 Inland stores are on a “potential closure” list that names 1,784 outlets nationwide. The document was i

A man who authorities say was driving under the influence of alcohol before a fatal October crash was arrested Thursday, Feb. 12, and has been charged with murder, Upland police said.
Kamal Jerome Maranon, 23, of Upland, was already on three years' probation for an August drunken-driving conviction when he crashed into

A former Upland insurance agent pleaded guilty this week to federal bank fraud and tax charges in a scheme that garnered nearly $6 million to pay his insurance agency’s payroll and operating expenses, according to a California Department of Insurance news release.
Derek Richard Brewart, 53, pleaded guilty to two charges Monday, Feb

Mental health system meetings set SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – San Bernardino County residents who are interested in the public mental health service delivery system, learning about the Mental Health Services Act and participating in the Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2015/16 are invited to several meetins set over the next few months.

UPLAND – The Los Angeles based Tribute Concert Show, Bella Donna, has faithfully captured the essence and spirit of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks since 2002.
Among other accolades, Atlantic Records former CEO, Jerry Greenberg called Bella Donna, “The Closest thing you can get to Stevie Nicks.”
Praised and perso

UCR engineering students attend leadership conference RIVERSIDE – Eleven engineering students from UCR’s Bourns College of Engineering were recently invited to attend the 11th annual Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Student Leadership conference in San Diego. The invitation-only event which is held on Oct.

The 12-year-old boy who was killed when he rode his scooter into the street in front of a moving vehicle was identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on Monday, Dec. 29, as Roman Martinez.
Roman lived in the San Antonio Heights area of unincorporated San Bernardino County near Upland.
Brenda Glenn, 30, of San

A 12-year-old boy died from his injuries Friday, Dec. 26, after he rode his scooter out in front of a vehicle and was struck, the California Highway Patrol said.
The unidentified boy was on an electric scooter in his driveway on East 24th Street, east of North Euclid Avenue in the San Antonio Heights area near Upland, CHP Officer Tammi C

Attention shoppers, a new grocer is joining the area’s crowded market scene, and you probably don’t know much about them.
Haggen Food & Pharmacy – which operates exclusively in the Pacific Northwest – this week announced plans to acquire Albertsons and Safeway stores in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and

Boys soccer team remains undefeated MENIFEE – An undefeated soccer team made up of 8 to 10-year-old boys is heading to the sectional playoffs. The Yellow Hornets (19-0) will likely play teams from Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties during their sectional playoff run in February. The playoffs will include 11 teams and wil

Considering the demand for seeing the classic performers singing their hits, those oldies really must be goodies. That’s certainly the case with The Crystals, who will perform with The Vogues and The Lettermen Reunion on Saturday at the Highlander Auditorium in Upland. In the early ‘60s, the group found themselves at or near t

Mal Middlesworth wondered what the heck the Navy was up to.
It was supposed to be a quiet morning. It was Sunday after all.
But as he made his way across the well deck of the USS San Franscisco, a heavy cruiser, on his way to post the colors at the stern of the ship to begin his 8 a.m. to noon watch, there was a huge explosion ac